Answer: There are two reasons that I know of at the moment. There was a problem with one of the third party plugins that comes with Sony Movie Studio Suite 13, which was causing Movie Studio Platinum 13 to crash and not load up properly. The other problem is caused by DirectX plugins.

Some Windows 7 users may also be affected, but it appears to mainly affect Windows 8/8.1.

The specific plugin is the New Blue Fx Titler EX and Video Fx package, which is one of the bonus features that comes with Movie Studio Suite 13. If the program is getting stuck loading DirectX, go straight to the bottom of this article.

There may also be a further complication to this problem, if you already have an older version of the New Blue Titler EX installed on the same machine. Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users all seem to be susceptable to this conflict.

The problem installation file is called this:NewBlueSonyVegasMSPPS13Setup14-140115.exe

Please note that this problem was only present in the first build version of the program. It has now been fixed. If you have just bought the download version for Movie Studio Suite 13, direct through Sony Creative Software, this problem has been fixed. If however you have purchased a boxed version of the Suite through a retail store, it may be from the original print run and contain the bug.

Solution For New Blue FX Problem

Fortunately a solution has already been released in the form of a software update for the New Blue Titler EX and Video Fx program file.

Please note that you must have a Serial number to activate this plugin.

If you already own a copy of Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Suite or Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12, and also have the New Blue Titler EX installed, then I suggest you un-install your older version before attempting to install the newer version. Having two different build versions of the New Blue Titler EX installed on the same machine, creates a conflict. So that is why you need to un-install the older version first.

Now you can install the new NewBlueSonyVegasMSPPS13Setup14-140117.exe version and Move Studio Platinum 13 will boot up properly.

Solution for DirectX Problem

Try bypassing the checking for DirectX, by doing these steps.

Step #1. Right-click on the Movie Studio launch icon.

Step #2. Select Properties, then the Shortcut tab.

Step #3. Add the following command outside of the quotes in the Target field: /NODXGROVEL

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Unfortunately, Magix only supports their own version of Movie Studio for one year, after that your on your own, unless you pay them for extended support, unlike the original Founders of the "Sony" software, Sonic Foundry. Sony purchasing them was one of the worst things that could have happened to Vegas, Sound Forge, and ACID. Sony tweaked it and added some plugins and repackaged lesser versions to justify charging more for the standard apps like Vegas, but the original developers intent was lifetime support and free updates for each new version (not free upgrades of course). And while Sony kept that promise and 60% of the talent from Sonic Foundry, it was lost in the sale to Magix. See attached. I can't even access my order for Imagination Studio 4, only my upgrade to Movie Studio Platinum 13. Go figure. I have no proof of purchase now. HAVE YOU CHECKED THE CHILDREN? Sorry, I mean your order, if you ordered Imagination Studio 4 or older you may no longer have access to that "said" order. I'd like to know if you can access your order. This is what I get, along with 4 different German video apps with no serial numbers when looking for support on this topic. Good luck and please reply back if you find a link to trade for something that is being supported. This absolutely sucks. I've bought countless versions of Vegas for different companies "and myself" over the past two decades and all I got was NO teeshirt and just my latest upgrade for Movie Studio Platinum 13, that unlucky version... See the attached images as proof and check your Imagination Studio to see if you can still access it... And have a look at Magix solution. A joke!

If you need to re-download software purchased from Sony, you can do so from Magix.
I just published a new FAQ on this topic yesterday.https://www.moviestudiozen.com/doctor-zen-faq/601-where-to-download-vegas-software
If you kept a copy of your Serial numbers, which everyone should do when they make a purchase, you can use your serial numbers to download your programs.
I recommend using the Magix Download Center or Magix Service Center

I meant to say hello and introduce myself but I was at work and my connection is spotty. My name is Troy. Hi all...

First off, this really doesn't have anything to do with what I'm trying to inform you and others about.

I've been using Vegas, Sound Forge, and ACID since they came out way back when Sonic foundry gave birth to them. I keep copies of my serials and purchase orders. Part of my point is that Sony no longer does, at least mine.
That is what the images were for. And the support I got for all of my purchases over the years was a link to German versions of the apps from Magix. I finally got a decent response from Sony but it is not an even trade. Imagination Studio 4 + an upgrade to Movie Studio Platinum 13. Imagination Studio 4 came with a lot of extras including tons of loops, ACID Music Studio, DVD Architect Studio, Movie Studio Platinum 12, Sound Forge Audio Studio, and I upgraded to Movie Studio 13.0 Platinum. So dollar for dollar this is in no way an even trade. But Sony is offering some solutions.

Back to my issue and possibly this will help someone else. You may have posted this but Windows likes to update everything possible. Sony recommends first of all for crashing on startup that we check out our graphics cards . Especially if you are on a workstation or not. Here is the link: https://www.custcenter.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5190

You should have posted all this on the MSZ Forum, because your message doesn't seem to have anything to do with the FAQ on this page.
If you have an actual problem with using the software, please let me know what it is and then I may be able to help. Myself and other forum members are very experienced in diagnosing most problems.
Sorry to be blunt, but your first message was just a rant about Sony and Magix and mentioned nothing about an actual problem with using the software. I'm here to help, not listen to rants.

This is highly unusual. The best thing you can do is contact Support and ask for direct help.
support2.magix.com/customer/en/vegas/form
Please report back here when it is fixed and let us know what the problem was.

It does not seem to work these methods with me, I'm on a computer with Windows 8.1 with Movie Studio Platinum 13. Unistalled Blue titler, reinstalled it, added the thing after the quotes but still getting this error code:

Okay, I installed Movie Studio 13 Platinum from a boxed version of Movie Studio 13 Suite. I'm running on Windows 8. Everything was fine and dandy until I booted it up. As it was preparing, it said something about Direct X plug-ins, and then it crashed. I followed the advice of one of Doctor Zen comments and uninstalled Movie Studio 13 Platinum. and then I installed the latest 64-bit version from Sony. But guess what? It needs to register the product again! I had already typed in my serial number to do so when I first installed it, and so when I tried that serial number again with this version, it said it was invalid and I couldn't get any further. I can't even get into the latest version now!

Very Good News: I re-installed Movie Studio 13 Platinum via the DVD-RW, and I could register again and it's letting me through.

Bad News. I'm still encountering the crash. Upon preparing, it'll say above the progress bar "Initializing Direct-X plugins..." and then the computer says it stopped working. I have tried the NewBlueSonyVegas fix as above, but all that did was allow a notice to pop up during preparing that says the plugin doesn't meet the minimal requirements for my GPU. I can just click "OK" on it and it'll go away, no problem.

Hi
I suspect your problem is being caused by the New Blue FX plugins.
You MUST un-install them if your GPU is not compatible, otherwise it will cause problems.
Go to the Windows [b]Control Panel[/b] - [b]Programs and Features[/b].
Sort [b]Publisher[/b] column from A to Z and find [b]NewBlue[/b].
Un-install all NewBlue programs and then re-boot your computer.

Next step is to reset the program.
Hold down CONTROL and SHIFT keys at the same time AND ALSO AT THE SAME TIME double click program icon on Desktop to Boot program.
Window will pop up.
Select Delete Cache and Yes.
This will restore program to Factory Default Settings.

If we have fixed the problem, it should now boot up successfully.
The next step is to install the latest version of the program.
Go to Help (top menu) - Sony on the web - Latest Updates.

Thanks for the help so far. But, unfortunately, despite the fact that I followed all of your instructions to the letter, I am still encountering the crash at the "Initializing Direct-X plugins..." part of the booting-up process.

If it helps, here's three more facts:

When Movie Studio Platinum 13 crashes. I am notified by a window that gives me an option to report a problem to Sony, not by Windows.

The exact words of the window that popped up when I did Ctrl+Shift+Double Click with the Desktop Icon were:
"Do you want to reset all Movie Studio Platinum preferences to default vales?"
"[Check Box] Delete all cached application data."
And then a yes or no option.
I've said yes both with and without the checkbox checked. Didn't make a difference.

I have just looked up your GTX860M and can see which drivers it can use.
My suggestion is that you do an experiment and roll back your Drivers to v337.88.
You can download this driver from here. Download and save this driver first, but DO NOT install yet.
[url]http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/75992/en-us[/url]
Once you have it downloaded, go to Windows Control Panel - Programs and Features, and un-install your current Nvidia Driver. Re-boot and then install driver v337.88, then re-boot again.

Sorry it's been a while. I've been caught up in other stuff. Amongst other things.

I just found out something that might be important: the Graphics Driver I have for the GTX860M is version 332.60, way behind version 337.88. I haven't implemented that Driver switch yet, mostly because I want to know how to recover and re-install V332.60 if V337.88 doesn't pan out.

I also found out in the System Info that I'm using Windows 8.1, not vanilla Windows 8. I was under the impression that it wasn't 8.1 because I remember specifically requesting the OS for this laptop to not be 8.1 but regular Windows 8, so I just assumed, basically. Hope I didn't unnecessarily add to the confusion.

I just sent out the email to Sony's Help Center. If you can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated.

Don't ever worry about experimenting with different Nvidia Drivers - you can download Drivers going back many years. If you use the Advanced Search function on the Nvidia website, there is a large number of drivers compatible with your GTX860M.http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
Download and install v337.88 ASAP.

There are two ways you can roll back drivers.
One method is to go into the Windows Control Panel/Device Manager/Display Adapters/Nvidia GTX860M
Then right-click and go to Properties/Driver/Roll back driver

The other way involves un-installing the Driver from Programs & Features.
Re-boot and then install different Driver.
Don't freak out if Monitor goes very low resolution after un-installing Nvidia Driver and before you install a different one.

After changing Drivers, it can be a good idea to clean the Vegas/Movie Studio cache and reset program.
Just remember to check Options/Preferences/GPU Acceleration afterwards and turn GPU back on.

Very, very sorry it's been so long. I just need to say that the Sony Help Center solved my problem. He had me bypass the checking for DirectX, by doing these steps. (It is a copy and paste of his instructions, no idea if that's a problem, but I can't think why not)

hi, I am on windows 8. I have no problem at all usually but for some reason now when I load it up it comes on and theres a box which says I have to report something to sony. I don't want to report anything I just want to access my editing software so when I close the box it just goes off and I keep trying but it keeps coming up with I have to report something. Can anybody help please as I really need to edit some videos.

Hi Jack
If the program use to work OK but suddenly it is not working, something must have changed on your computer. Have you at least tried once to report what the window is asking you to do, instead of just ignoring it ? That would be a No.1 logical thing to try.

My next best suggestion is that try a full program reset. This often fixes strange errors that happen out of the blue.
[b]Do this:[/b]
Turn Movie Studio/Vegas/DVD Architect Off.
Hold down CONTROL and SHIFT keys at the same time AND ALSO AT THE SAME TIME double click program icon on Desktop to Boot program.
Window will pop up.
Select Delete Cache and Yes.
This will restore program to Factory Default Settings.

If that does not work, try using System Restore and roll back your computer to a point in time when everything was working OK. A Windows Update may be causing the problem. Using System Restore will un-do this.

I also ran into this problem. Resting the catch as you described has brought it back to life.

I do have an observation that might help. A tutorial instructed me to switch 13 GPU acceleration of video processing from "off" to MIVIDA in order to take advantage of some of MIVIDA's features, then to reboot the program to have the new settings take effect. That is when the problem started.

After resting the catch, GPU acceleration was again placed in the off position.